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From: jebs webs
Date: Oct 19, 2002 8:39PM


What is the correct way to use the Summary statement in Tables used for
layout purposes?

I have always used a Summary statement SUMMARY="Tables on this page used for
layout purposes only." A recent conversation with a colleague contradicted
this indicating that the Summary is only used in Data Tables.

I just went through the W3C WAI standards and it can be interpreted either
way.

Comments welcome...

John E. Brandt
Augusta, ME 04330

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